Kyle Busch's cause of death revealed by family
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
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Legionnaires' outbreaks in New York, Michigan
Outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease, which is a type of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella, are impacting New York City and Michigan. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
Four dead as mystery illness spreads from China
A mysterious viral outbreak that began in China has now spread to other countries. Ramy Inocencio reports from China.
Spread of deadly virus in China a concern
A dangerous virus is spreading rapidly in China, and U.S. officials are worried it will come to America. China has more than 200 confirmed cases of coronavirus, which produces pneumonia like symptoms. Three people have died from the illness, which has spread to at least three other Asian countries. Ramy Inocencio reports from Wuhan, China, considered Ground Zero for the outbreak.
Pope's doctor says Francis almost died twice during 5 weeks in hospital
The head of Pope Francis' medical team says there was a crisis during the pontiff's battle with pneumonia so dire, they considered "whether to stop and let him go."
Pope thanks volunteers for "miracle of tenderness" they offer the sick
Pope Francis issued a message thanking volunteers for the "miracle of tenderness" they offer the sick as he continues to recover from double pneumonia.
What to know about Pope Francis audio message
Pope Francis is said to be in stable enough condition that the Vatican doesn't plan to issue a new health update until Saturday. It's been three weeks since he was hospitalized with double pneumonia, but yesterday, the pontiff was able to issue a new audio message to his followers. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more from Rome.
Pope sounds frail in his first audio message after 3 weeks in hospital
Pope Francis, 88, has been in a Rome hospital for 3 weeks, but he was well enough as he recovers from pneumonia to record a first message for his supporters.
Pope Francis has 2 episodes of "acute respiratory failure," Vatican says
Pope Francis, hospitalized for more than two weeks with pneumonia in both lungs, suffered two acute respiratory failures, requiring intervention, the Vatican says.
Pope is stable, but the Vatican has no prognosis
Doctors in Rome gave an update on Pope Francis' health Saturday, saying he stable, alert and aware following Friday's respiratory crisis. The 88-year-old has been in the hospital for 15 days. Seth Doane reports.
Pope suffers breathing crisis but responds well to treatment, Vatican says
Pope Francis experienced a "sudden worsening of the respiratory picture" Friday, the Vatican said.
Vatican says Pope's prognosis not changing
The Vatican said that Pope Francis's health is continuing to improve, though a few more days are needed before doctors can confidently change his prognosis. CBS News correspondent Seth Doane reports.
Pope showing signs of slight improvement
Pope Francis remains in the hospital as he battles double pneumonia. But, the Vatican says the 88-year-old pontiff is getting better. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest.
What to know about Pope's condition
Pope Francis remained hospitalized in critical condition on Tuesday, despite showing slight improvement on Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff has pneumonia in both lungs. CBS News' Seth Doane reports. Then, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more on the pope's condition and other health headlines around the world.
Pope Francis' condition is critical, Holy See says
The Holy See reported that Pope Francis' condition is critical after he suffered a prolonged respiratory crisis on Saturday. Earlier this week, the 88-year-old was diagnosed with double pneumonia. Chris Livesay reports.
Pope Francis' medical team gives an update
Pope Francis' medical team provided a health update as he battles pneumonia in both lungs. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane reports.
Vatican says Pope in stable condition
The Vatican said Pope Francis is doing a bit better after being diagnosed with pneumonia in both of his lungs. The pontiff has been hospitalized for nearly a week. CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane has the update.
Pope breathing on his own, resting well after 5th night in hospital
Pope Francis, despite a worrying bilateral pneumonia diagnosis, is breathing on his own and not experiencing heart problems, sources tell CBS News.
Vatican says pope's medical state is complex
Pope Francis is being treated for pneumonia in both lungs, according to the Vatican on Tuesday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Seth Doane has more on the pope's condition.
Doctor answers latest medical questions
Cases of several dangerous bacterial infections and viruses have been growing around the U.S. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder answers questions about these health concerns. She also discusses President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
As "walking pneumonia" spreads, ER visits surge for sick babies
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
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CDC: "Walking pneumonia" cases surge
ER visits for "walking pneumonia" have sharply risen in young children over the past six months. Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News and CBS News medical contributor, discusses what this means for parents and caregivers.
Unusual surge of "walking pneumonia" reported in kids this year
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Whooping cough and walking pneumonia are on the rise. Here's what to know.
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U.S. strikes Iran after Trump accuses Tehran of "foolish violation" of ceasefire
The U.S. struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites Friday after Iranian forces hit a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier.
Race to find survivors as Venezuela's earthquake death toll soars
The twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela killed more than 900 people, and that toll is likely to keep rising as frantic rescue and recovery operations ramp up.
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Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt
The defense team for Tyler Robinson asked that the death penalty be taken off the table following public comments by prosecutors.
"Regime Change" authors on Trump's "information bubble" and use of power
In "Regime Change, Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe his fundamentally different approach to running the country.
John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining classified information
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
Paris bans alcohol in public amid record-breaking heat wave
Authorities are attempting to reduce the pressure on hospitals as the city swelters under extreme heat.
Texas board approves adding Bible stories to required reading for public school students
The reading list will take effect starting in 2030.
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Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
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Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
Epstein's assistant grilled by lawmakers over Amex travel booked for women or girls
U.S. lawmakers recently grilled Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant Lesley Groff about Epstein's use of American Express to book travel for multiple women or girls.
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Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
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U.S. strikes targets in Iran after drone attack on cargo ship
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
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Senate Democrats push for info on "anti-weaponization" fund, demand hearing
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
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Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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U.S. strikes targets in Iran after drone attack on cargo ship
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
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4 people convicted over insecticide deaths of tourist family at hotel
Investigators initially suspected food poisoning, but that was quickly dismissed after Turkish media reported that their hotel was dealing with a bedbug infestation.
Ukraine launches huge drone attack on Russia and occupied Crimea
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will ramp up attacks on Russia in an operation "aimed at compelling it to end the war."
AI helps decode new secrets from scrolls burned by Mount Vesuvius
An 18th-century archaeological dig uncovered a library of intact but charred scrolls. Their contents have been unreadable until recently.
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Essential American songs of last 250 years
For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs. This is the Essential American Songbook: 90 contributors and 250 songs. Here's a sample.
Comedian Druski to make history at BET Awards
Comedian and entertainer Druski will host the BET Awards on Sunday. At 31, he's the youngest host in the show's history. He gave "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson a preview of what to expect.
William Holden, Joseph Cotten mark bicentennial
In the lead-up to America's bicentennial in 1976, CBS aired brief segments featuring well-known figures of the time describing moments from early U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces clips featuring legendary actors William Holden and Joseph Cotten.
New NYT reporting on Taylor Swift's wedding
The New York Times is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. She has reportedly booked out the arena for the Fourth of July weekend, the rumored wedding date.
Taylor Swift wedding venue speculation fueled by MSG permit
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Apple, Microsoft announce price hikes
Apple and Microsoft announced they're hiking prices for some electronic products, including computers and XBOX consoles, citing a shortage of memory chips. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein weighs in.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting a fire that grew into the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire. The jury was deadlocked during deliberations. CBS News Los Angeles has more.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
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Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt
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4 people convicted over insecticide deaths of tourist family at hotel
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
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Officials say more than 900 people are dead and more than 3,300 are hurt after two powerful earthquakes hit near Venezuela's capital on Wednesday. The race is on to find the estimated thousands of people who are missing. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Cristian Benavides report.
Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire
President Trump on Friday accused Iran of violating the ceasefire with the U.S. after Iranian drones attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Nonprofit aims to help workers impacted by AI
RAISE US, a nonprofit group, launched a new fund to help ease the transition for workers impacted by AI. Former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, a co-chair of RAISE US, joins to discuss.
House Epstein panel subpoenas Leon Black
House Oversight Chairman James Comer said he issued two subpoenas to Leon Black after the billionaire refused to answer specific questions during his closed-door testimony before the committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein.
Mistrial ruled in Palisades Fire arson case
A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting a fire that grew into the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire. The jury was deadlocked during deliberations. CBS News Los Angeles has more.